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India's AI Impact Summit Draws Global Tech Leaders and Announces Major Investments

India is hosting a four‑day AI Impact Summit that brings together executives from leading AI labs and Big Tech, as well as heads of state. The event, expected to attract 250,000 visitors, features appearances by Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Mukesh Ambani and Demis Hassabis, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. Highlights include a $1.1 billion state‑backed venture fund, a majority stake acquisition of AI startup Neysa by Blackstone, new funding for data‑center power solutions, and partnerships such as AMD with Tata Consultancy Services. Industry leaders warn of AI‑driven disruption in IT services while emphasizing opportunities for Indian innovators.

ByteDance Vows to Tighten Safeguards on AI Video Tool After Celebrity Clip Sparks Copyright Backlash

ByteDance's AI video generator Seedance 2.0 sparked controversy after a viral clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting went viral, prompting cease‑and‑desist letters from Disney and Paramount Skydance. The company announced it will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized use of intellectual property, though details remain vague.

Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT Face Off in Vibe‑Coding a Web‑Based E‑Reader

A developer explored "vibe coding" by using three AI chatbots—Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT—to create a single‑file web application called the Tome Reader. The app reads uploaded text aloud, highlights it in real time, and adds background music and sound effects triggered by specific words. Gemini handled the initial build, Claude refined trigger‑word handling, and ChatGPT reproduced the final version while struggling with a volume‑slider feature. The experiment highlighted each model's strengths and quirks, showing that a well‑crafted prompt can enable any of them to deliver a functional prototype.

Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI to Advance Personal AI Agents

Peter Steinberger, the creator of the open‑source AI assistant OpenClaw, has left his independent project to join OpenAI. OpenClaw, which debuted in late 2025 under names like Clawdbot and Moltbot, quickly amassed more than 100,000 stars on GitHub and attracted millions of visits. Steinberger’s move reflects a broader industry shift from reactive chatbots toward proactive agents that can autonomously handle tasks such as booking flights, sorting messages, and scheduling meetings. OpenAI’s leadership, including CEO Sam Altman, highlighted the strategic importance of personal agents and pledged to keep OpenClaw open‑source under a new foundation, while also emphasizing the need for careful safety oversight.

Sentai AI Voice Companion Offers Gentle Support for Independent Seniors

Sentai is a UK‑made AI voice companion designed to help older adults live independently. Housed in a small grey speaker with a simple light‑based control panel, the device relies on voice interaction and an accompanying app set up by a caregiver. It provides reminders for appointments and medication, suggests activities like books, and offers conversational companionship without continuous listening or surveillance. In testing, Sentai responded empathetically to emotional cues, respected privacy, and could alert loved ones in emergencies while avoiding false alarms. The service costs a monthly or annual fee and is currently available only in the United Kingdom.

Pentagon Threatens to Cut Anthropic Deal Over AI Use in Autonomous Weapons and Surveillance

A dispute has erupted between the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic after the defense department asked its contractors to allow unrestricted use of their models for all lawful purposes. Anthropic warned that its Claude models could be applied to fully autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance, prompting the Pentagon to consider terminating its $200 million contract. The standoff reflects broader concerns among security experts and policymakers about the ethical limits of AI in military operations.